Conditions treated with Duloxetine:

  • Neuropathic Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Myofascial Pain Syndromes
  • Trigeminal Neuropathy
  • Temporomandibular / Jaw Pain
  • Low mood associated with Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Atypical Facial Pain
  • Chronic Daily Headaches
  • Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
  • Chronic Post-Surgical Pain

Caution! Please inform us if you have any of the following:

  • Narrow angle Glaucoma
  • Epilepsy
  • Pregnancy
  • Liver disease
  • Allergy to Duloxetine
  • Currently taking other Antidepressants
  • Severe Mental Health Disorders
" Duloxetine works in 1 out of
4 patients with chronic pain.”

Key Info:

 

  1. Start a 30mg dose once daily
  2. It may take up to 4 weeks to show any benefit
  3. It can cause morning tiredness
  4. Do Not Drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel drowsy or dizzy.

  5. If ineffective after the 8-week trial or if side effects are intolerable, it will need to be gradually weaned.

If you have any questions or would like further information, please ask during your pain consultation. We are happy to help.

Your GP or practice pharmacist may also be able to advise you further if needed.

Very Common side effects

(may affect more than 1in 10 patients):
  • Nausea
  • Dry mouth

Common side effects

(may affect up to 1in 10 patients):
  • Constipation
  • Drowsiness
  • Weight gain
  • Increase Anxiety

Uncommon side effects

(may affect up to 1in 100 patients):
  • Loss of appetite
  • Worsening sleep disorder
  • Increased fatigue

 

Very Rare side effects

(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients):
  • Serotonin Syndrome
    (Symptoms: Fever, Agitation, Tremors, Diarrhoea- stop immediately)